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Waiting for Godot, or an Uber. See page 6.

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If you’ve ever had one too many margaritas, you probably needed a ride afterward. It used to be that you would call your local cab service to hitch a way home. Then Uber happened. Uber is a transportation network company that uses an in-phone app to link Uber drivers and their fares. Its emergence in the transportation industry has brought relief to some and consternation to others.

So the Weekly asked locals…

Ever call an Uber?

Chelsy Machado, of Island Hammock Pet Hospital, said “Yes, I’ve called an Uber before. I liked it. It’s super cheap and totally worth it.”

“Yes. I used it when I went to a concert at the Hard Rock in Fort Lauderdale.

It was cheaper than a taxi and renting a car,” said Courtney Conley of Backcountry Cowboy Outfitters.

Erick Apland said “No, I personally haven’t taken an Uber. Though I’ve heard they are putting taxis out of business. I had friends who took an Uber three blocks for a dollar and change.”

“I’ve never called an Uber, though I have the app installed on my phone. I’ve ridden with friends in an Uber from the airport to my home. Our driver also let us bring my pet, which was surprising because he had a nice car,” said Katey Solis, also of Island Hammock Pet Hospital.

Michel Bitton, of Bitton Bistro Café, said “I’ve never used it, but my wife likes it.

She says it’s nice because you can interact with the driver, and they’re usually friendly. I know one girl in the area that started driving for them two months ago.”

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GRANT PROGRAM ASSISTING WORKING CLASS GABRIEL SANCHEZ

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esidents who may find themselves burdened by the costs of connecting to the sewer still have options in Islamorada. Funding is still available through the state Department of Economic Opportunity.

The Village’s Community Development Block Grant program is used for housing rehabilitation assistance, namely wastewater sewer connections.

CDBG application packets are available on the Village of Islamorada’s main web page (www.islamorada.fl.us/) and the Citizen Advisory Taskforce web page. Grants cover sewer connection, septic system abandonment, and associated construction cost.

The CBDG program’s funding originates in the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). And, the administrative requirements for the grant program are federal.

Government Services Group (GSG) now administers the program not only for Monroe County, but for various municipalities in the Keys, including Islamorada. GSG has offices in Big Pine.

“Applicant eligibility based on household limits are prescribed by HUD every year,” said Village Deputy Finance Director/Controller Ariana Lawson. “Right now the income limit for a two-person household is $55,000. Households of four are

capped at $68,700.”

Eligibility requirements are scheduled to be updated in March. Current applicants should be aware of a few important requirements, said Lawson.

“Anyone interested in applying should remember not to initiate contract or construction on their own. GSG administers its own bidding, and initiating construction may compromise their eligibility,” she said. “If applicants have been contacted by Village Code Compliance, as long as they can prove they have an active application or have been approved, they won’t be penalized for not connecting to the sewer system.”

In terms of eligibility, GSG Project Manager Deanna Lloyd offers some advice to property owners.

“First and foremost the property is to have a homestead exemption. If it does not, and serves as rental property, the tenants need to submit the application,” says Lloyd. “The property is to be clear of any liens or closure, property taxes and mortgage payments also need to be current.”

If there are any issues with the property, the village is willing to try to help solve the problem.

“If we see something in the application process, we’ll send a letter and give citizens the opportunity to clear any breaches that may exist,” said Lloyd. “Our objective is to assist the elderly poor and working class who may

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27 are currently under contract or construction The Village of Islamorada allotted $825,000 in total project costs.

be burdened. It’s a community-minded program, which is another reason we engage with local contractors.”

GSG considers any type of income coming into the home, including salary and social security. Income eligibility is based on those living in the home at the time. If property owners lease or rent, tenant income determines eligibility.

Property owners with income-eligible tenants are required to enter into an agreement with the village to keep the property affordable and occupied for five years. Otherwise, the grant money would need to be returned.

The village had a CDBG program previously, but because it was burdensome to administer, the program was terminated and the work was outsourced.

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BRIEFLY History of Fashion covered at luncheon On Friday, Jan. 27 the Florida Keys chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host a luncheon at the Hilton Key Largo Resort at which Leigh Anne Brown will speak about the History of Fashion. She’ll have 25 wedding gowns on display from her collection, sharing stories of each bride, demonstrating how politics, economics and education have shaped women’s wedding gown choices throughout history. Tickets are $50. Call 443-6312551 for more information.

Jewish Community Center hosts program on refugees The Keys Jewish Community Center (KJCC) is hosting an educational program about the world refugee crisis on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Linda Kaplan, an immigration attorney with more than 30 years of experience, will present the legal aspects of the refugee crisis and lead the program, which is being presented by the KJCC Tikkun Olam (social justice) committee. Rabbi Richard Agler, the KJCC resident scholar, will discuss the religious aspects of “What is our obligation to the Stranger.”

The program will include short films and discussion. The KJCC is located at MM 93.1 oceanside in Tavernier.

Support autism awareness on Feb. 4 in Islamorada

SAVE THE DATE Friday, Jan. 27 • History of Fashion at Daughters of the American Revolution luncheon, Hilton Key Largo Resort.

• Free concert, ‘The Kennedys,’ at 6 p.m. at Key Largo library.

Saturday, Jan. 28 • Sailfish Shuffle Color Run at 8 a.m. from Sigsbee Charter School.

• Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Coral Shores High School, 89901 Overseas Highway (MM 89.9, oceanside).

• Matecumbe Historical Trust trolley tours at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5.

• Pops in the Park Country Western Jamboree at 4 p.m. at Murray Nelson Government Center, Key Largo.

• BPW/Business Professional Women annual Keysino night, 6 p.m. at Key Colony Beach City Hall.

• Bougainvillea Ball, 6 p.m., Founders Park, Islamorada.

Sunday, Jan. 29 • Keys Jewish Community Center presents education program on world refugee crisis at 6:30 p.m., MM 93.1.

Monday, Jan. 30 • The Wing of Freedom Tour arrives at noon at Marathon airport. See www.collingsfoundation.org/events/ • Mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m., Key Largo Civic Club.

Guests will congregate at the HGTV “Dream Home” in Islamorada on Saturday, Feb. 4 for a special charity dinner on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Italian dinner will be catered

by Bayside Gourmet and the entertainment is by Reel Ting Steel Drums.

Guests also have a chance to make a bid during the silent auction. Tickets are $50 for adults, and $20 for children under 12. Proceeds benefit the Autism Society of the Keys. For more information, contact Jill Campbell at 305-9425172.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 • Corks and Curds cheese and wine pairing class at 6 p.m., Key Largo.

• Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club.

Art Guild meets next month

Thursday, Feb. 2 • Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m., line dancing at 7 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club.

• Dr. Khalid Minhas and Mansura Bashir Minhas of Fort Lauderdale will speak on “Getting to Know the True Islam,” at St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 52nd St., gulfside, Marathon, at 2 p.m.

The monthly meeting of the Art Guild of the Purple Isles will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at the Tavernier Elks Lodge, located on the Overseas Highway, MM 92.6. Guests are invited to arrive at 9:30 a.m. for the chance to socialize with fellow artists prior to the meeting’s 10 a.m. start.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 • Art Guild of the Purple Isles meeting at 9:30 a.m., MM 92.6 in Tavernier.

• Friendship social from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Key Largo Civic Club.

• Texas Hold’em at 7:30 p.m. at Key Largo Civic Club, 209 Ocean Bay Drive.

Friday, Feb. 3 • Exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m.

Key Largo Civic Club.

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WAITING FOR A RIDE

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Is local gridlock costing us?

HAYS BLINCKMANN hays@keysweekly.com

The Keys are congested, and unlike the common cold, this congestion is not going away. Undeniably, Keys residents and tourists are fed up with the seasonal influx of cars, the bumper-to-bumper traffic and high cost of taxis. Public sentiment is growing for a solution to the transportation infrastructure and crying out for ridesharing services. According to a Key West city report by Mary Bishop called “Toward Car Free Key West,” traffic congestion is listed as the No. 1 complaint by residents; 82 percent of tourists are arriving with a vehicle.

While being totally “car free” is not likely, a solution could lie in allowing popular Transportation Network Companies or TNCs — like Uber and Lyft — to step in and bear the burden of personal transportation. Ride sharing, now popular in all major U.S. cites, is the modern movement of green-ish transportation.

Around the country, TNCs’ rates are significantly lower than regular taxi rates.

No one, including city leaders, wants to push out friends and neighbors who are professional taxi drivers. But the picture is becoming much more complicated.

Some locals are driving themselves rather than paying taxi costs. And consumers of the $2 billion Keys tourist industry have expressed surprise at the lack of modern ride sharing.

Reticence for allowing TNCs within city limits is about regulations. If taxis have to be licensed and pay taxes, shouldn’t a TNC? And what about background checks for drivers, and vehicle inspections? How much should drivers be insured for, when personal auto insurance doesn’t cover a car for hire? Different TNC companies have different regulations. Should Keys municipalities create uniform restrictions?

If so, the time is now.

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he Florida legislature is about to make a statement on the legality of TNCs with upcoming bills SB340 and HB221. Come spring, state legislators could enact laws which will supersede any local ordinance or law and allow TNCs on the streets, subject to regulations written by the state, and not local municipalities. Without any grandfathered laws, Keys officials may not have a say about how TNCs operate within county or city limits.

While ride-sharing doesn’t seem to be a big issue for unincorporated Monroe County, it’s somewhat a concern in Marathon, and a big issue in Key West.

“There needs to be some leveling of the playing field,” said state Rep. Holly Raschein. “Everyone needs to come to the table.

Taxis need to modernize and ride sharing companies need to compromise with the needs of the cities.”

urrently, the county has 322 taxi business licenses on the books — but this is more accurately a tax. The $22 fee is paid to the Monroe County Tax Collector.

There are no other rules on the books in Monroe County governing how taxis operate or background checks for drivers.

The Board of County Commissioners raised the issue at its December meeting.

County Attorney Bob Shillinger said the county has the authority to limit taxi numbers, rates and fees in the unincorporated county. Other than directing staff to work with the Tax Collector on how to register ride-sharing drivers, the board decided to hold off until the state weighs in.

enying ride-sharing is not good for our economy, locals or tourists,” said Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman.

“Locals would have a cheaper way of accessing downtown without having to pay to park, and without a car they may use the circulator bus more around town. Also, we may not need to spend millions building not one but two parking garages in old town. And for the tourists, having to rent a car daily could affect (whether) they pick the Keys for their vacation.”

Vehicle-for-hire taxi licenses have been limited, costly and hard earned

by Key West taxi companies and drivers. Resident drivers have dominated commissioner meetings, expressing their heartfelt opposition to new, outside competition. City regulation on vehicle-for-hire licenses has always safeguarded the taxi profession but conversely has also allowed a monopoly on taxi costs.

“I have an issue with piecemealing our transportation plan,” continued Kaufman. “Since when have we allowed Tallahassee to influence our decisions?” Kaufman’s concern is putting regulations for TNCs on the books now to help with the eventual introduction and regulation of ride sharing companies in Key West. From Stock Island to Key Largo, ride sharing is legal and largely unregulated.

Maybe it’s time to stop the gridlock, from every angle.

Currently, there are 72 taxis, 10 vans, and 12 limos operating in Key West. Taxi companies reportedly pay $200,000 per medallions traded in the private sector, and $125 for each vehicle per year. Every two years, Key West Commissioners assess the supply and demand of taxis and award new rights via a lottery.

It’s difficult to know how to protect the “property rights” of existing taxi companies in the face of such a technological sea change. It’s not unlike the death of Blockbuster brought about by Netflix.

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UBER DRIVERS: Uber drivers must be 21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, submit to a criminal background check, and have no history of major accidents or any DUIs. The vehicle must be a newer model car, inspected (Uber will provide its own inspection form and, in certain cities, Uber inspection sites).

Drivers must have proof of personal car insurance, but Uber will provide the $1 million liability insurance. Uber drivers are personal contractors and are responsible for gas, tolls, maintenance and taxes of the vehicle.

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UBER RIDES Download the Uber app to your smartphone and register with a credit card. When you need an Uber, enter a destination and Uber will provide the nearest driver. You will see wait time, size of car (request small or large size) and price of trip.

Also, you will see name, vehicle type and license plate of selected driver.

GPS is used to track all cars, so a driver’s location is always known. No cash is necessary as the fee will automatically be charged to your credit card. Tipping is on a voluntary basis and not required. Drivers and riders can be rated to help weed out inappropriate conduct.

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“If the state approved, as soon as the Governor signs the bill, Uber or other companies could be here the next day whether anybody likes it or not.”

“Until it becomes an issue, it’s not an issue. It makes sense to wait to see what the commissioners and councils decide.”

— Village Commissioner Mike Forster

—Key West Commissioner Sam Kaufman

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n 2013, before ride-sharing services were insanely popular, Marathon took pains to address its “passenger vehicles for hire” law. The council passed a law requiring taxi companies to register with the city, as well as registering vehicles and drivers.

The taxi companies must register and pay $300 for a two-year license (each additional vehicle and each additional driver is another $50), show proof of insurance and a valid driver’s license. There is no background check.

Currently, there are 13 companies registered to provide taxi service in Marathon and 53 registered vehicles. Mayor Dan Zieg said there is no current discussion about writing laws specific to ride-sharing.

“I don’t see us doing that,” Zieg said. “I don’t have an opinion one way or another. My sons who live up north use the service, and they love it.”

However, city staff is researching how other municipalities regulate taxi companies. As the law stands in Marathon, there is no mechanism for enforcement — code enforcement officers cannot pull over a taxi they suspect is operating illegally. Also, current Marathon law requires taxi drivers to have a business address, properly zoned, that would preclude most ride-sharing drivers.

UBER FARES: Fares are calculated by adding a base fare (if applicable) + time and distance rates.

Riders are also charged a booking fee ($1 or $2).

“There is concern and talk about the taxi situation at the state level, but we just don’t know the end result yet. The state loves to pre-empt municipalities, so it’s always a struggle to provide more resources for the public.”

—State Representative Holly Raschein

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urrently, there is no ordinance addressing taxi or ride sharing services in Islamorada. Councilman Mike Forster said the village is waiting for Monroe County to implement rules and regulations.

“If it looks good, we’ll follow suit and adopt their regulations.

As far as I know, we have one Uber driver in Islamorada, and only one taxi driver who came from Key Largo to complain,” said Forster. “Until it becomes an issue, it’s not an issue. It makes sense to wait to see what the commissioners and councils decide.”

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THE ARTS

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ART EMBOLDENED Keys native takes unusual approach GABRIEL SANCHEZ

InTune The Denis Hyland Quartet Dramatic, soulful and defiant, Denis Hyland draws present day relevance to time tested jazz standards with the aid of the island’s finest jazz players. He plays Saturday, Jan. 28 at 8:30 p.m., at the Little Room Jazz Club, Key West.

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y day, Lieutenant Josh Peters works in investigations for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. By night he creates bright and bold art using nothing more than a Sharpie, ball point pen, and colored pencils. Peters said his love of marine fisheries is what makes his days on the water enjoyable.

“I love where I am from, and I love what I do,” said Peters, a native Conch.

Peters’ journey in art began at Key West High School, where a few of his early originals can be found on the desktops. It was while studying criminal justice at Florida International University that Peters began taking art classes. Before he knew it, he was hooked.

Peters admits that he may not fit the mold of what some would consider fine art due to his choice of Sharpies. But it hasn’t stopped him yet. Having previously displayed his work at Shady Palms art gallery in Marathon, he now has work at the new Blue Mangrove art gallery located in the Morada Way arts and culture district.

“Some people think you can’t blend with a Sharpie, but you can; it just takes a while,” said Peters.

His marker masterpieces are conceived underwater as Peters casually observes.

“My mind works in pictures, so if I see something that leaves an impression, I sketch it out with my pen and colored pencils,” said Peters.

His “canvas” is airbrush paper.

Peters says the thickness of the

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paper stock keep his colors from running, and allows him to work over the same spot without worrying about bleed through.

Once the outline is down, he lays color. From front to back, he uses his markers to add boldness. His choice of Sharpies comes with an important consideration − hue.

“I can only make my subjects darker, never lighter again,” said Peters.

His art takes time. According to Peters, one piece takes him roughly three months to complete. His most recent took 28 three-hour sessions.

He finds inspiration in surprising places. He carries around an X-ray that shows the pierced skull of a loggerhead turtle, apparently the victim of a human attack.

“It really spoke to me. I think of her swimming off with the shaft in her head. That’s one tough cookie,” said Peters.

“Ultimately, we should remember that it’s not whether animals will or won’t survive, only if man has the will to save them.”

Peters also draws inspiration from his family. His brother, Korey Peters, serves as a medic in the Army. Every time his brother has deployed overseas, Peters creates an original that includes an American flag. While he is proud of the patriotism it reflects, he said he always hopes he won’t have to create another.

Visit Blue Mangrove art gallery to see some of Peters’ creations or visit Facebook.com/petersrenditions. His prints are priced at $40, whereas his originals range from $450 to $750.

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Live Music

Libations

SNAPPER’S Outer Band - Friday, Jan. 27 Lung - Saturday, Jan. 28 Frank C. Sunday, Jan. 29 Ray Jaworski - Wednesday, Feb. 1 Ray Jaworski - Thursday, Feb. 2 Steve Venini Band - Friday, Feb. 3 Outer Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 Steve Venini - Monday, Feb. 6 GILBERT’S

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mong libations, there can only be one apex predator – the Shark Bite Punch. Made with passion fruit, mango, and coconut-flavored rums, this blend of fruit juice and flavor is as dangerous as they come. And much like the aftermath of a shark bite, a dark rum float mimics the effect of crimson tinted waters.

The only man crazy enough to tame this beast is 22-year veteran bartender Sid Vandiver.

Originally from Athens, Georgia, Vandiver arrived in the Keys aboard his sailboat 20 years ago. He never left.

Vandiver has always loved adventure, and believes it’s always better to travel than to be a tourist. From sailing to surfing, Vandiver’s wanderlust has gotten serious. He’s spent time exploring South and Central America, and owns a second home in Costa Rica. He visits frequently — sometimes for leisure, othertimes leading lifestyle tours for other adventurers. When he isn’t traveling, he spends time with his two daughters.

Vandiver’s refined skills performing bar flair have led to a few victories. Those days have passed, however, and now he just recommends you relax and try his favorite libation − Flor de Caña rum. Check out the Shark Bite Punch at Sharkey’s, located at MM 99.7, oceanside.

Baga Tricks Friday, Jan. 27 Stereotomy - Saturday, Jan. 28 Eclipse - Sunday, Jan. 29 Bobbe Brown - Tuesday, Jan. 31 Harry French - Wednesday, Feb. 1 DJ Reggae Ronnie - Thursday, Feb. 2 Retro Sky- Friday, Feb. 3 Shane Duncan Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 LORELEI’S CABANA BAR AND RESTAURANT The Steve Venini Band - Friday, Jan. 27 Brothers of Others - Saturday, Jan. 28 Webb & Davidson - Sunday, Jan. 29 The Carousers - Monday, Jan. 30 Lara Hope and the ARK Tones Tuesday, Jan. 31 Webb & Davidson - Wednesday, Feb. 1 Webb & Davidson - Thursday, Feb. 2 Jade Storm - Friday, Feb. 3 The Dropouts Band - Saturday, Feb. 4 SKIPPERS DOCKSIDE Bobbe Brown - Friday, Jan. 27 Lee Sharp - Saturday, Jan. 28 Scott Meyer - Sunday, Jan. 29 Lee Sharp - Monday, Jan. 30 Bob Bonnen - Tuesday, Jan. 31 BAYSIDE GRILLE Luke Sommer Glenn Band Friday, Jan. 27 Chris O’ Leary - Saturday, Jan. 28 Dave’s Alter Ego - Sunday, Jan. 29 Luke Sommer Glenn - Monday, Jan. 30 Dave Bowman - Tuesday, Jan. 31 Steve Venini - Wednesday, Feb. 1 Steve Venini Band - Thursday, Feb. 2 Luke Sommer Glenn Band Friday, Feb. 3 Steve Venini Bayside Band Saturday, Feb. 4 SNOOKS Yishka - Friday, Jan. 27 The Freddie’s Saturday, Jan. 28 Yishka Reggae Man - Sunday, Jan. 29 The Freddie’s Monday, Jan. 30 Ashba - Tuesday, Jan. 31 Get your entertainment dates to gabriel@keysweekly.com

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PREPARING FOR HIGH WATER

County takes steps on sea-level rise in road projects

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onroe County took several steps Jan. 25 to create a framework for dealing with county roads that need to be adapted to sea-level rise. This continues the county’s efforts at addressing climate change adaptation.

At its January monthly meeting, the Monroe County Board of County Commissioners first adopted the final report of the “Monroe County Tidal Flooding Pilot Roads Project” for the Twin Lakes community in Key Largo and the Sands community on Big Pine Key. The board also approved moving forward with the design phase of road elevation and drainage projects in those two neighborhoods, implementing the report’s recommendations to help prevent tidal flooding.

This paved the way for the board to approve a resolution setting an interim standard for determining the elevation of future county road improvement projects, to account for future sea-level rise. The board also directed the start of an analysis of all 300 miles of county roads to identify those at the greatest risk level of tidal flooding.

The county is advanced in its planning for sea-level rise, said Sustainability Director Rhonda Haag, “despite the extra difficulty we have to deal with this issue due to our island-chain geography, low elevation of all roads and porous rock base.”

Monroe County’s GreenKeys! Sustainability Action Plan estimated that 144 miles of county roads could be subject to nuisance flooding by 2030 under the Southeast Florida Climate Change Compact’s “low” projections of 3-7 inches of rise in sea level, and that 188 miles of roads may be exposed under the “high” scenario of 9 to 24 inches.

The countywide road analysis will include updated data to provide better road elevation information. Current elevation data was collected by aerial methods in 2008 and can be off by up to 6 inches for road elevations in Monroe County. The new data will be obtained by more accurate ground methods.

Because this new analysis may take 18 months, and the county needs to plan for elevation of roads now in the project pipeline, the request for the interim standard was necessary.

Monroe County’s new road projects will address sea-level rise to help prevent tidal flooding, like this case on Adams Drive in Key Largo in 2015. STEPHANIE RUSSO/ Contributed

Monroe County decided to move forward with the pilot projects following the 2015 King Tides that led to flooding of more than 3 weeks in several neighborhoods in unincorporated areas of the County. King Tides occur annually in the fall, when the moon, sun and Earth are aligned to create gravitational forces that produce the greatest tidal fluctuations.

The Twin Lakes community (Shaw Drive, Crane Street and Adams Drive) and the Sands community (Father Tony Way and the Avenues) were chosen because the impacts of those King Tides were among the highest.

For Twin Lakes, the report recommended raising portions of the community’s roads 5 inches at a conceptual cost of $920,000. For the Sands, the report recommended raising portions of the roads by 11 inches at a conceptual cost of $2.63 million.

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Monroe County estimated that 144 miles of county roads could be subject to nuisance flooding by 2030.

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very year, Pantone, the global color authority, selects a color of the year which influences fashion and design trends for the year ahead. Pantone recently announced its selection for 2017, a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade called Greenery.

According to Pantone, this refreshing shade symbolizes new beginnings and invokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew.

Last year PanLEAH MAKI tone selected two is a fashion-obcolors that would sessed style Keys represent 2016: blogger, formerly Rose Quartz and from MinnesoSerenity. These ta. Her current hues were meant infatuations include statement to be combined, a pieces, dramatic bit feminine and heels, red lipstick masculine at the and vintage same time. costume jewelry.

Past Pantone Visit LeahsFabulousFinds.com colors of the year for more of her include Marsala, Ramusings. diant Orchid, Emerald, and Tangerine Tango which had great influence over fashion styles and décor trends.

Greenery has been incorporated into fashion, makeup, automobiles, art and home décor. Find this leafy Michael Kors embraces Greenery in a vintageinspired dress.

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Max Mara used the color in a tropical print with black accents.

green color in the recently launched Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and in Dior’s new lip shade, clover. Designers including Emilio Pucci, Lacoste and Gucci all used this tone in their 2017 spring collections.

From an interior design perspective, decorating your home in Greenery is a great way to bring the outdoors in.

Paint a wall in this revitalizing shade or add it to a room through artwork, throw pillows and accents. Enliven your space by adding this shade into your environment through leafy plants and succulents.

Called nature’s neutral, Pantone Greenery is a versatile color that in fashion can be worn year-round. Pair it with neutrals such as white, tan, black or gray or with similar vibrant tones such as brights, jewel tones, and metallics. My favorite pairing of this color is with bold prints. The spring 2017 runways were filled with prints in Greenery. Michael Kors embraced Greenery in a vintage-inspired blue, white and leafy green floral dress with a vibrant green colored vest worn over top. Max Mara used Greenery in a tropical print with black accents, and Balenciaga designed a dress with a bold print reminiscent of the ‘70s with orange, purple and red florals on a vibrant green backdrop.

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ike Walsh grew up in New Jersey (though he tries not to admit it) just outside New York City. At a young age, he shredded as a competitive wake boarder and tried his hand at a few other board sports. After high school, he moved to Long Beach Island in South Jersey and started working in a surf shop. It was there that he met his wife; the two worked together for years before Cupid struck.

In that time, he learned the ins and outs of operating a surf shop.

After scouting the East Coast for the ideal place to call home, again it was time to migrate south. (He’s fairly accustomed to island life, however, having lived in Maui, Hawaii.) In 2006, the Walshes moved to the Upper Keys with the dream of opening their own shop. After a few years of dreaming, saving, and planning, the two opened Otherside Boardsports, 82758 Overseas Hwy., Islamorada.

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What are some board sports you grew up doing, and what do you ride now? Competitive wake boarding, snowboarding, surf, a lot of other sports as well, like mountain bikes – I raced motocross, and dirt biking. Now it’s mostly kite boarding and when it’s not windy, I hit the cable park.

Who is your favorite board sport or extreme sports athlete?

Kai Lenny. His family are extreme watermen from Maui. Even more than just his ability it’s his presence. He’s chill, positive and always has a smile.

Even though he knows he’s great, he remains humble. Danny Hampson is also an insane wake skater – not only how he rides on a wake skate, but he can throw down on a wakeboard too.

Skate videos have always been popular among dedicated riders. Which is your all-time favorite? I like the older stuff. The skate company Girl’s Yeah Right video. The video used green screens to make the boards invisible; it was pretty cool.

What is the most important lesson you would like to pass on to your kids? My son is my best friend. He’s my mini and does everything I do. I tell him to not take anything too seriously and not be afraid to work. Just be personable with everyone.

What’s the gnarliest trick you’ve stuck? It happened when I was kiting in really large waves off Kanaha Harbor in Maui.

I paddled out and go to drop in on the back side of a wave, until I looked down. I turned around to drop out and the next wave was stacking up behind it. So I was forced into it, and dropped into a 20 foot wave in Maui. It’s not really technical but there’s a lot of consequence. It gives you the same feeling.

Who has encouraged you to pursue your dreams the most?

My wife, hands down. She’s been with me since day one, we worked together for a lot of our years together. She is 100 percent my support and the reason I want to keep it growing. She’s the mastermind behind all of it; I’m just the janitor.

What motto do you relate to consistently? Have fun. If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.

Have any pet peeves? I have a bunch of them. Unappreciative or entitled people.

Any phobias? Scorpions. I don’t do scorpions.

Have any hidden abilities or odd talents? Nothing I can mention in the paper.

Describe the perfect meal.

I like simple. One of my favorite dishes is fish, rice and vegetables.

Or like medium rare steak with a potato.

20 Questions: Mike Walsh

Which form of comedy is the best? One-liners.

Toilet humor is good.

Where is your favorite place to relax? I don’t know; I don’t get to do that. I’d say in a hammock.

What is the simplest way to make a difference in the environment? Leading by example and education. If I can get other people to recycle their stuff or modify their way of life.

What is your favorite movie and why? The Beach. It was idealistic at the time. When it came out, I was single and traveling. It just seemed ideal.

If you could wake up with one special ability, what would it be? My son and I have this discussion all the time. We have it narrowed down to two: flying and having gills.

Jersey gets a bad rap. What’s one positive thing about Jersey? It’s actually beautiful when you’re not near the cities.

It has mountains and the largest pine forest in North America.

Favorite music, band, or genre of music?

Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails is ridiculous.

You have a threemember wolf pack.

Who’s in it? Moon, Matt, and my wife Shana.

What’s your spirit animal? Probably a caveman.

Mike Walsh at Keys Cable, Grassy Key. GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly

SEEN AROUND TOWN

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STUDENTS SET THE STAGE Phantom set under construction

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tudents of Coral Shores High School’s drama club have their hands full the next few weeks. In preparation for their rendition of “Phantom of the Opera,” they are building a 3,000-pound two-story revolving stage. “The stage is divided into three separate sets, and is the brainchild of retired engineer Bob Auer,” says English teacher and production director Michele Zofchak. Much of the set, expertise, costumes, and props for the show has been made possible thanks to donations.

However, the drama club is still in need of contributions from the community to support the school’s most ambitious production ever, says Zofchak. Opening night is scheduled for Feb. 24, with following shows on Feb. 25, 26 as well as Mar. 3, 4, and 5. Tickets are $5 in advance, or $10 at the door.

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GABRIEL SANCHEZ/Keys Weekly 1. Chris Hernandez, left, and Daniel Walker are among 50 students laboring over the stage and set construction.

2. Jade Tyler, left, and Gabby Best sort screws and fasteners for the set’s frame.

3. Zane Absten knows the effort will take a lot of ingenuity and a little muscle.

4. Grayson Cox uses a projector to stencil the 8-foot-tall elephant used in the production.

5. Father-daughter duo David and Joy Maryanski show that teamwork makes the dream work. David Maryanski Jr. is also in the production.

6. Phantom, David Maryanski Jr., aboard the unfinished motorized gondola. The gondola will navigate the stage complete with LED lights and smoke machine.

7. Zane Absten, front, and Geo Capitos hard at work.

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ENVIRONMENT

OPINION Florida Bay Forever launches campaign

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ocal nonprofit Florida Bay Forever has launched a “Speak Up 2017” campaign over fresh water.

The campaign was created in response to the 2015 Florida Bay seagrass die-off and massive Lake Okeechobee discharges into the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee estuaries. While south Floridians watched the destruction of their natural resources, an uprising of local environmental groups rallied to make their dissatisfaction heard.

Speak up for fresh water More than 37,000 citizens across the state signed the Now Or Neverglades Declaration at www.noworneverglades.org which states the “support of the 200-plus scientists who believe that increased storage, treatment and conveyance of water south of Lake Okeechobee is essential to stop the damaging discharges to the coastal estuaries as well as allow more fresh water to reach the Florida Bay.” The Speak Up 2017 campaign asks people to act on this declaration by making a weekly commitment to phone legislators directly about the need to get more fresh water to the Florida Bay. Senate president Joe Negron promises to introduce a bill in the upcoming weeks detailing the purchase of land in the Everglades Agricultural Area for the purchase of a reservoir and he needs support from constituents, senators and representatives to get this bill passed.

Citizens can take action immediately by calling local policymakers with this simple message: “I am concerned about the Florida Bay. I support the Now or Neverglades Declaration and Senate President Joe Negron in his push for legislation that will bring more fresh water to the Florida Bay and relieve discharges from Lake Okeechobee to the coastal estuaries.”

Governor Rick Scott: 850-717-9249 U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (Broward office): 954-693-4851 U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (Orlando office): 407-254-2573 U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo (Miami office): 305-222-0160 State Sen. Anitere Flores (District 39): 305-270-6550 State Rep. Holly Raschein (District 29): 305-453-1202 Florida Bay Forever is a grassroots Monroe County-based nonprofit organization, created with the vision of unifying citizens, businesses, youth and elected officials in understanding the issues facing Florida Bay and the Everglades National Park, and activating to demand policy changes to Florida’s water management protocols in order to restore the health of the Florida Bay. The organization believes it is time to activate the voice of Monroe County to insist on prioritizing legislation to protect the health of the Florida Bay to maintain a vibrant Florida Keys economy.

Call 305-393-0994 or email info@floridabayforever.org, log on to www.floridabayforever.org, or find Florida Bay Forever on Facebook for more information.

Capt. Elizabeth Jolin, director Florida Bay Forever

CSHS STUDENT OF THE WEEK

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 27, 2017

The Upper Keys Weekly is proud to partner with Coral Shores High School faculty and students in choosing “The Student of the Week.” Recipients are chosen on a myriad of qualifications ranging from academic standing, athletics, outstanding achievements, community involvement, individuality and moral fortitude. We thank our future leaders and CSHS for allowing us to share in a weekly dose of “Cane Pride.”

What organizations and activities are you involved with at CSHS and why are they important to you?

I help build sets for the drama club. This is important to me because it gives me the opportunity to practice using tools and building.

Who has been your biggest inspiration at CSHS and why?

The person who has been the biggest inspiration to me has probably been my math teacher, Mr. Hughes. He has always gone above and beyond to help me.

What class do you think has best prepared you for life after high school and why?

I think that my building construction class has best prepared me for life after high school because it allows me to practice the skills I will need to be an electrician.

Instagram or Snapchat?

What’s your favorite filter?

Instagram. No filter is the best filter.

Cooking up a surprise Young entrepreneur and aspiring baker Lola Yong entered the Key Largo cook-off using a slightly modified shortbread recipe from the Bouchon Bakery, created by chef Thomas Keller. After winning first place in the Junior Division, she took a picture of herself with the trophy and included it with a letter of thanks addressed to him at his famous restaurant, The French Laundry, in California. A few weeks later, and totally unexpectedly, Lola received Chef Keller’s book, ‘Ad Hoc at Home,’ with a personal inscription and his autograph. CONTRIBUTED

What are the biggest challenges facing the Keys? What would you do to meet these challenges?

The biggest challenge facing the Keys is definitely the environmental problems we have. I would participate in beach cleanups and stuff like that.

Trolley tours on the calendar

The “Calusa-Keys-Cuba” connection is the subject of a seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Keys History & Discovery Center, MM 82. Doors open at 5 p.m., presentation begins at 6 p.m. Archeologist and educator Theresa Schober has spent decades studying and researching the Calusa Indians who, as early as 1513, governed more than 50 towns, including those of the Keys, from their seat of power at Mound Key. Cost for nonDiscovery Center members is $25 and includes admission to the movie and museum as well as light appetizers. A cash bar will be available. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 305-922-2237 or info@keysdiscovery. com.

The Matecumbe Historical Trust will give “29 Points of Interest” historical trolley tours on the islands of Islamorada Saturday, Jan. 28, starting from the Islamorada Moose Lodge, MM 81.5. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and take about one hour.

Reservations are recommended. Tickets, at $15 apiece, may be purchased on-site; children 6 and under are admitted free. MHT volunteers staff a tent at the tour’s start, providing details, selling tickets and also books, T-shirts and more.

For more information or to make reservations, contact Barbara at 305-393-0940.

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What are your plans after high school?

After high school I plan on working to get my journeyman’s electrical certification so I can become an electrician.

Do you think you will make the Keys your permanent home?

Why or why not?

I plan to make the Keys my permanent home because it’s where I was born and raised and living anywhere else would seem odd.

Finish this sentence: Living in the Keys has taught me… that you shouldn’t try to drive south on a holiday weekend.

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BRIEFLY Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem David Rice (middle with scissors) is about to cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new pedestrian bridge over Marvin Adams Waterway in Key Largo. Rice is surrounded by County officials, people who worked on the project, and citizens who will enjoy the new bridge. Cammy Clark/Contributed

The Key Largo Civic Club is located at 209 Ocean Bay Drive on the Oceanside. It is close to DJ's Diner & is diagonally across the street from the Lions Club.

Mariners Hospital to raffle boat Mariners Hospital is raffling off a 2017 18-foot Hewes Redfisher with Yamaha 4-stroke outboard engine and AmeraTrail custom trailer; the raffle will benefit new patient beds at the hospital. Tickets are $100 donations and the winner will be drawn on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Bougainvillea Ball.

There are only 500 chances to win. For more information, contact 305-4341026.

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NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OPENS IN KEY LARGO

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he last piece of a shared use path in Key Largo is open for business.

On Jan. 20, officials cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the new pedestrian bridge over Marvin Adams Waterway, allowing users to avoid U.S. 1 as they cross the waterway.

Among the attendees to witness the official opening of the bridge at mile marker 103.7 were walkers, joggers and bicyclists.

“We are so happy this bridge is done,” said Key Largo resident Marty Fritch, who was out for a morning bicycle ride with her husband, Don. “It always felt so dangerous riding over the bridge on U.S. 1, especially in the turn lane. This makes it really safe.”

The bridge completes the U.S. 1 Shared-Use

Path, which runs from about mile marker 100 to 106 on the bayside.

“This is beyond our dreams how the path and now this bridge all came together,” Key Largo resident Dottie Moses said. “I bike it every day. … It is one of the nicest things we’ve ever seen in Key Largo.”

The pedestrian bridge cost $985,000. A Florida Department of Transportation grant funded $475,000 of the project. The rest came from impact fees and Monroe County’s one-cent infrastructure sales tax.

“I really believe that Monroe County government tries to give our communities what we can,” Monroe County Mayor Pro Tem David Rice said. “When you identify a need, we take it seriously. It may take a while to deliver it, but this is a good example of an important need that we were able to meet.

BRIEFLY Beach luau benefits Good Health Clinic

Save the date for CRF gala

Key Largo Civic Club announces events

The sixth annual Beach Luau is set for Saturday, Feb. 18 at Angler House Marina in Islamorada. The party features a Hawaiian feast, live entertainment, open bar and, finally, the Big Kahuna announcement. The event supports the collective bid of Adriana Cuomo, John Gallant, Bob Foley and Retz Reeves to be crowned Big Kahuna. The campaign benefits The Good Health Clinic. Tickets are $100 each.

For more information, call 305-6190154.

The Coral Restoration Foundation is hosting the fifth annual gala on Saturday, April 1 at Ocean Reef Club in north Key Largo. The evening will include cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, and sustainably sourced food. Speakers and special announcements will also accompany the evening to highlight conservation initiatives of our nonprofit. Weekend activities will also be taking place such as a open house including seminar from partner organizations and trips to our offshore coral nurseries.

For more information on this event, visit gala.coralrestoration.org.

The Key Largo Civic Club’s events are open to the public: • Monday: mahjong at noon, duplicate bridge at 1 p.m., pinochle at 5 p.m., trivia at 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m.

• Wednesday: friendship social from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Thursday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., pinochle from noon to 4 p.m. on Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and Feb. 23; line dancing at 7 p.m.

• Friday: exercise from 9 to 10 a.m., duplicate bridge at 1 p.m. on Feb. 3, Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, bingo at 6 p.m.

Sheriff announces next citizen’s academies

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be holding its next Citizen’s Police Academies starting the week of March 6 through graduation the week of April 12. In the Upper Keys, classes will meet at the Roth Building on Plantation Key. In the Middle Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Office Aviation Hangar in Marathon. In the Lower Keys, classes will meet at the Sheriff’s Headquarters building on Stock Island. The classes will take one night a week from 6 to 9 p.m. including one ride-along with a deputy. Classes will be held in the individual district holding the academy.

Space is limited. Contact Upper Keys Captain Don Fanelli, 305-8533211 or dfanelli@keysso.net for more information.

Volunteers needed for Pigeon Key Art Festival The 23rd annual Pigeon Key Art Festival is putting out the call for volunteers to fill more than 200 three-hour shifts on Friday through Sunday, Feb. 3-5 at Marathon Community Park. The event supports the Pigeon Key Foundation’s marine science educational programs for children from all over the country.

Volunteers receive free admission to the festival, a special T-shirt and free admission to the Beatlemaniax concert Saturday, Feb. 4. Help is needed for hospitality, vendor support, logistics, entry gates, parking and several other areas.

To register for one or more shifts, visit www.PigeonKeyArtFestival.com or contact Sean Krikorian at 573-6192200.

COMMUNITY NEWS

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 27, 2017

Help in the water LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVE TEAMS TRAINING, WORKING TOGETHER

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tate dive team members are training with Keys law enforcement dive team members.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is part of the Joint Agency in-Water Strike (JAWS) team, a partnership with Florida State University Panama City, Bay County sheriff and Panama City Fire Department. Florida State has the equipment but not the staff for a team like JAWS, which specializes in water-based criminal investigations. Law enforcement agencies, like the FWC, have the staff but not the equipment.

Through the agreement, FSU Panama City dive instructors have trained FWC dive teams and given them access to equipment, which kickstarted the agency’s now-thriving dive program.

The FWC now has three fully functional dive teams, in the South Bravo, Southwest and Northwest regions.

FWC South Bravo dive team members will train and cooperate with the existing Monroe County Sheriff’s Department Dive Team and the Key West Police Department’s Dive Team to provide public safety dive team services.

The FWC dive team could be called in to do anything from finding a discarded weapon, investigating offshore incidents, a plane crash, diving accidents or body or evidence retrieval.

SRB Dive Team members are lieutenants Liz Lyne, Manny Pomares and Ryan Smith; investigators Andy Cox and Paul Hein; and officers Glen Way, Chris Mattson and Courtney Baumgartner.

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FWC Investigator Andy Cox FWC/ Contributed

THEME: THE GRAMMYS

FWC Officers Glenn Way and Courtney Baumgartner

Group photo of both FWC and MCSO Dive Teams Group

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15. Kind of space 16. *8-time Grammy winner and “Climax” (2012) performer 17. Victorian time, e.g.

18. Mickey Mouse’s pet 19. *2017 Grammy host 21. *Beyoncé’s nominated rap song 23. Listening device 24. British comedy’s Mr. ____ 25. Baryshnikov’s step 28. Red gemstone 30. Good guy 35. Amy Winehouse’s voice, e.g.

37. Same as pleaded 39. Chinese silk plant 40. Film ____ 41. Rode in a tube 43. Insolence 44. Dished out 46. Observer 47. Seed cover 48. Like flotsam 50. Red-encased cheese 52. Chinese “way” 53. *Prince’s 1986 Grammy winner 55. Spanish sea 57. *Justin Bieber’s Grammy nominated album 61. *Best Rap Song nominee (2017) 64. Apathetic 65. Ante up 67. Reflective thinker 69. Ringworm 70. Rub the wrong way 71. Open-mouthed 72. Perching place 73. *1995 Grammy nominee, ____ of Base 74. ____ and rights

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20. Do like a volcano 22. Popular pickup 24. Sayonaras 25. *Desiigner’s nominated hit 26. Cool & distant 27. Motionless 29. *”____ Aint Your Color” 31. Hindu serpent deity 32. Like TV with browsing capabilities 33. Locomotive hair 34. *Adele’s multi-nominated hit 36. Dunking treat 38. Ownership document 42. Golden Globes’ category 45. One of Fanning sisters 49. “____ the season ...”

51. Hairy vertebrate 54. Photo tint 56. Moulin ____, Paris 57. Bread pocket 58. Inch, e.g.

59. Late Attorney General Janet 60. A secondary school 61. Type of fish net 62. Sky defender 63. Autumn mo.

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IN MARATHON

• Psychiatrist (PT, Contract) • Pharmacist (PT, Contract) • Program Coordinator (RN) • Direct Care Worker/BHT • Registered Nurse (PT/FT) • Behavioral Health Tech (PT/FT) • Peer Specialist (PT)

IN KEY WEST • Lead Substance Abuse Therapist • Research Assistant • Prevention Counselor/Therapist • Adult Case Manager • Behavioral Health Therapist • Psychiatrist (PT/contract) • Driver • Forensic Case Manager Visit www.guidancecarecenter.org or http://careers.westcare.com to apply.

EEOC/DFWP, Bilingual a plus; Drug & background screening required.

HELP WANTED Housekeeping • Cosmetologist Massage Therapist • Cooks Dishwasher • Commissary Clerk AM Server Assistants GREAT COMPANY BENEFITS Please apply in person at 28500 Overseas Highway, Little Torch Key

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844 AUTOS FOR SALE

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and SAVE, SAVE, SAVE 2015 Fiat Pop $11,990 2016 Kia Forte $12,990 2013 Toyota Tacoma $13,990 2016 Chev Malibu Ltd $15,990 2016 Toyota Camry $16,990 2016 Chev Equinox $18,990 2015 Chev Camaro Convertible $18,990 2016 Nissan Frontier Crew Cab $22,990 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Pickup $23,990 All with low miles and ready for quick delivery!

Tax, tag and DOC fee not included in sale price.

KEY WEST KIA A Wellings Automotive Company 2826 North Roosevelt Blvd.

Key West, FL (305) 295-8646 www.KeyWestKia.com

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE 9200 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL (305) 509-7499 www.KeyWestKia.com

Call us and

SAVE SAVE SAVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

FOR RENT-HOMES

1963 Pontiac Grand Prix -almost entirely original parts and interior. Blue inside and out.

Great condition. $9,500.

For more details or more pictures, call 305-733-7901.

Located in Marathon.

Collector’s Edition, 1996 CORVETTE LT4, Convertible.

49 K Miles. Sebring Silver, Black/Black.

Includes Shop, Body and Transmission Manuals. Call for Photos. Located in Marathon. $14,500 614- 40 0 - 6351

learn customized software.

Duties include, but not limited to: invoicing, bookkeeping, a c c o u n t s r e c e i va b l e/ payable, customer service. Salary and benefits negotiable.

Email resumes to lynn@keys week ly. com by Friday, Feb 3 at 5 pm.

LEIGH ANN’S COFFEE HOUSE, , Full Time, LINE COOK and BARISTA. Apply in person 301 Sadowski Causeway, Key Colony Beach.

- Diversified full time position Tue-Sat 9 to 5 for an outgoing people person with solid Microsoft programs background and skills as well as self-starter.

Middle Keys resident preferred Please provide references with your resume. Previous applicants need not apply. drenda@ cbschmitt.com

avail., $100/month.

B o n n i e@A m e r i ca n Caribbean 305-7437636 RENTED

SOLD IN LESS THAN 4 DAYS! GOLF CARTS

2003, Electric Club Car, 4 person, good condition. Located in Key West.

Batteries are 1 year old. $1,500 Call 2483 1 0 - 0 8 3 3 AUTOS WANTED ALL YEARS! Junk or Used.

Cars - Vans - Trucks RVs. Running or Not. CASH 305-332-0483E BOATS FOR SALE 2006 Caribe inflatable 11 ft. boat with fiberglass bottom.

20 hp Honda 4 stroke motor, electric start and tilt.

Steering wheel, center controls and bench seat. $3500 - free trailer and boat cover with purchase. Located in Marathon - 609408-6023 SOLD IN

LESS THAN 1 WEEK!

EMPLOYMENT Established Law Firm with offices in Key West and Marathon is seeking a full-time secretary.

Position includes s c h e d u l i n g , a n s w e r i n g phones, filing and cor respondence with clients. Must be detail oriented with office experience.

Experience in the legal system a plus.

Please contact 305289-9397 or email a resume to kris@ h a l sch u h m a ch e r. com for consideration.

Full Time Office Manager -The Keys Weekly Newspapers are currently accepting applications for a full time office manager to work in the Marathon office. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Quickbooks with the ability to

The Keys Weekly Newspapers also has a part time position open in the Key West office.

Hair By Martha is looking for an experienced hair stylist. Join Martha’s team and enjoy working in a fun, friendly and clean salon! Call Martha at 305-393-1751 NOW HIRING - Full Time Soup Cooks for Food Processing Dept. Competitive Wage. Apply in person at Keys Fisheries Fish House, 3390 Gulfview Ave, Marathon.

EOE DFWP Island Time Diner Ice Cream & Deli is hiring for a nights and weekends ice cream and deli worker. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and supply references.

Please apply at 5187 OS Hwy, Marathon - next to Office Depot.

Looking for experienced part time food runner, cashier, and line cook.

Apply in person at Big Mouth Eatery 61 53 rd St., Marathon, between 2pm-3pm.

Now Hiring!

Vacasa is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage home improvements and perform preventative maintenance on vacation units in Marathon. $15-18/ hr and benefits.

Must have reliable transpor tation.

Apply online at www.vacasa.com/ careers Office Administrator Only if you have a proven record as a positive, extremely reliable, selfstarter capable of interacting with and supporting a wide range of individuals and diverse job requirements.

Strong computer knowledge and competency required. Full Time Position.

Please email resume to keyshuman resources61@gmail. com Construction Foreman

wanted. Needs Vehicle. Pay commensurate with experience.

Call 305-304-7995

Seeking RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s, F/T and P/T, 12 hours shifts. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program.

Also seeking PRN PTA & PRN SLP. To apply for position, Please submit your Resume to: BOL@PLANTATION KEYNC.COM. LOOKING FOR Wait Staff, Food Runners & Hosts. Established busy restaurant must apply in Person.

Sparky’s Landing, Key Colony Beach Advertising sales professional sought for temporary position for local tourismcentric creative printed publication.

Could turn into longerterm. Compensation well above typical potential. Key West and Lower Keys. For more details contact sales@ wanderingdog creations. com or call 305-495-2820.

Seeking stable happy energetic personality for PT sales position in fun gift shop. Must be year-round Marathon resident; retirees welcome. Stop in to schedule appointment at 11528 Overseas Highway Marathon NOW HIRING: Sweet Savannah’s is now hiring for AFTERNOON & EVENING shifts.Please Apply In Person. 8919 Overseas Hwy in Marathon Looking for i n d e p e n d e nt w o r k e r . M u s t have vehicle Great pay and training included. Call 305-304-7995 Servers & Bartenders Needed Full Time Please apply during business hours. Key Colony Inn, 700 W. Ocean Dr. Key Colony NOW HIRING Lunch & Dinner Shifts, Full Time Only with Experience. Apply in person, Grassy Key Outpost, MM 58 EXP. HELP ONLY needed for all positions. Apply in person Mon-Fri 1011am @ Sunset Grille & Raw Bar Knights Key Blvd. Marathon M e c h a n i c , SMALL ENGINE, Full or Part Time.

Long term employment. (305) 852-0600

HIRED

FINISH CARPENTER Must have tools & transportation.

Marathon - KCB area.

Call 305-289-8331

HIRED

MARATHON - Fulltime Office Position

HIRED

FISHING MISC. ALL TYPES OF PERMITS! Rock Shrimp, King Fish, Atlantic Snapper, Grouper Gulf, 6 Pack Reef & Pelagic.

Commercial Gulf Reef Fish, Gulf Snapper IFQ’s, Long Line pkg. Many other permits avail. We buy, sell & broker all types of permits. Call before you buy or sell!

Please call for prices.

Licensed & Bonded.

All permits guaranteed valid for transfer. Many ref’s avail.

John Potts Jr. 321784-5982 or 321-3 02-363 0 www.shipsusa.com

FOR RENT COMMERCIAL

Commercial property for rent 8900 ft. of retail space in Old Town Marathon, 1757 Overseas Highway.

Royal Furniture, Call Ryan 305-481-1791.

FOR RENT RESIDENTIAL Sea Isle Condos in KCB is offering a large 1Bedroom /1Bath condominium suitable for 1 or 2 non smoking professionals.

Long term rental $1400.00 mth, includes electric, cable, water, private beach, heated pool.

Assigned parking for 1 car, additional guest parking available. A non pet community.

1101 W. Ocean Drive.

Please call Kristen at 305 743 0173 or email at sea7430173@aol. com. RENTED Annual 1/1 ground level condo overlooking Boot Key Harbor, Furnished, everything included (water, electric, cable, wifi. $1850 per month. Laundry in Unit and pool. Dockage

REDUCED: Beautiful SeaWatch Condo - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den for possible 3rd Bedroom. Fully Furnished, Basic Cable Included. No Pets.

Great Workout Room & Pool. $2,750 per month (negotiable).

Call Bonnie at ACRE Sales 305-393-2691 RENTED

FOR RENT RV LOTS RV Lots for rent.

MM 113, Morris Avenue.

3 0 5 - 5 2 2 - 6 5 9 8

FOR SALE RESIDENTIAL Affordable Keys Waterfront w/dock.

Updated 1 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Mobile with New Florida Room. $28,900 + lot rent ($950). Located in Marathon. Call Chris 440-487-3751 Duplex For Sale in Marathon. 2BD/2BA each side. Excellent condition, long term tenants. $399,000 Financing available.

Call 305-664-1286

FOR SALE - HOMES Marathon, 3 bed/3 bath, Canal Front Stilt Home. 32 ft. Dock, CBS construction, lots of storage under home. 967 Ocotillo Lane Flamingo Island. 440-503-7500. $614,900.

Trailer for Sale in Galway Bay, 55+, 1BD/1BA, with twin beds. Away from the highway!

Good parking, $9,500 Call (231) 6681 8 6 6

SOLD IN JUST 4 DAYS! HOBBIES / COLLECTIBLES

SELLING OLD NAUTICAL items.

Lanterns, Chelsea Ship Clocks, Ship Wheels, Binnacles, Vents, Signs & 1/2 Hulls.

ALSO BUYING. Call Lou 603-455-6106 PRIVATE COLLECTOR WANTS Rolex, Dive watches and Pilot watches. Old model Military clocks & watches. Call 305743-4578

Marathon

Turn key CBS 2 BR/2BTH, 1878 sq ft, 170' of deep water dockage, boat slip, 200 amp Marine pedestal. Minutes to Gulf and Atlantic. Newly renovated bathrooms w spacious Master Ensuite. Large kitchen, wet bar, open living and dining w granite throughout. Single car garage/ workshop.

100'x100 lot w .06 AC bay bottom. $799,000 813 30th Street (305) 304-6316

FOR SALE: $699,000 Beautiful 4/1 Pool Home. Walking distance from Key West Marina.

Visit http://1708catherine.keywestfla.net to see the video or call, Graciela Lozano, 305-923-1358 Keys Lifestyle Real Estate

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• CLASSIFIEDS, PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES • 305.743.0844

Bluegreen Vacations The Hammocks at Marathon

Now Hiring In Key West

TELLERS

SE BUSCA PERSONA PARA LIMPIEZA DE HABITACIONES

Marathon, Full time • Marathon, Part time On call Islamorada, Part time

Uso de equipos de limpieza

We are looking for experienced, friendly, outgoing applicants with excellent customer service skills to assist customers in handling transactions. Must be flexible and able to work Saturdays. Teller experience and/or excellent customer service skills required. To apply, please go to www.my100bank.com, then click Careers. For assistance contact HR@my100bank.com

$250.00 Bono a los 60 Dias

EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled

Office Assistant

Highly organized and motivated person looking to work with an established construction firm based in Marathon.

Experience with Microsoft Office and customer service is required. Experience with permitting, data entry, and construction practices are ideal, but not required, we are willing to train the right person. Salary will be based on existing experience. Applicant must be willing to become a notary.

Applicant must have reliable transportation.

Hours- Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm Please e-mail your resume to: coralconstruction@yahoo.com

Full & Part Time Positions.

Apply in Person.

Grassy Key Outpost 58152 Overseas Hwy.

HydroThunder in Key West has 11 Yamaha Zuma’s for Sale. * Used, with 6,000 to 8,000 miles.

Asking $1,700 each.

Contact: (305) 432-1846

Full year or month to month slip for a 34 ft. Marine Trader Trawler.

Private or Marina slips would be considered. I will live on the boat.

Please call (508) 957-2518 or email

Immediate opening for a HVAC Service Technician Upper & Middle Keys.

Great Pay • Paid Holidays • Sick Pay • Medical Insurance • Paid Vacation

APLICA HOY MISMO: jobs.bluegreenvacations.com

LLÁMANOS HOY:

Apply in person 171 Hood Ave • MM 91.5 • Tavernier p 305-852-2960 • f 305-852-0656

305-289-6700

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Boat Slip Wanted in Key Largo

!

THE MOORINGS

MM 81.5 Seeking self-motivated people for

wfnolan@earthlink.net.

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

General Housekeeping Fax Resumes to 1-305-664-4242 or pick up an application at 123 Beach Rd. Islamorada

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

Ocean Breeze RV Park & Marina

TRAILER FOR SALE 1999 Holiday Rambler, 28 FT, 5th Wheel with refurbished Florida Room. On the Water – FREE Boat Dockage for one year (up to 22’ boat). $28,000 Call for more information (305) 743-6020

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

FOR SALE

UNA GRAN COMPAÑIA CON GRANDES BENEFICIOS Plan De Seguro Médico, Dental y de Visión, 4 semanas de Vacaciones, Cuenta de Retiro 401k, Potencial de Crecimiento y muchos beneficios más!!!

We Buy Gold Locally!

Cash Flow Jewelry and Pawn Townsquare Mall Marathon

Management positions @ Fairvilla's Sexy Things (524 Front Street, Key West Florida 33040) Applicants must be open minded & personable with the ability to lead others.

Should enjoy interacting with customers, and be a responsible self-starter with computer skills & the ability to focus on details.

Reply to this job posting by sending all of the following to Cherie@fairvilla.com: Letter of interest on the available position • Current resume & your availability & include your favorite joke PLEASE NOTE: Emails that only include a resume without a letter of interest will NOT be considered. • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

HIRING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Marina Store Clerk Bartender, Servers, Busperson, and Food Runners.

Please apply on line at www.spottswood.com/careers or on site 13201 Overseas Highway. EOE m/f/d/v

OCEAN BREEZE RV PARK & MARINA

UPPER KEYS WEEKLY / JANUARY 27, 2017

let’s do business - (305) 743-0844 Rent the Legendary Keys Cruisers $45 per week includes baskets-locks-lights

We also rent Kayaks

Free Delivery, Free Pick Up & Free Snow Removal Marathon and Key Colony Beach

305-743-3204

www.bikemarathonbikerentals.com

All Keys Real Estate

Brenda Alexander

Broker Associate

Selling The Florida Keys...

10055 Overseas Highway Marathon, FL 33050 305-481-5156 (Direct) www.KeysIslandSales.com Brenda@KeysIslandSales.com Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

NEW & REPAIR

305-664-0099 www.TikiHuts.com

STATE CERTIFIED THATCHING CONTRACTOR CYC 000002

Karen Raspe, P.A. karen@acresales.com 305.393.9010

9141 Overseas Hwy. Marathon, FL 33050

Kitchen Cabinets Sales REAL Wood Cabinets at Particle Board Prices KitchenKorner/Fred's Beds 1333 O/S Hwy, MM 53.5 • 305-743-7277

Ceramic Tile We Do Porcelain Installations!

Marble Licensed & Insured Granite Tops FREE ESTIMATES & 109th St, Marathon Floor & Wall Tiles U.S.1 (Across from Beall’s Outlet) Carpets Lic#SP-3562 289-3019

DOT PALM, Inc. LANDSCAPING & TREE SERVICES

SP 3636

TREE CLIMBER WANTED F R E E E S T I M AT E S FREE

MULCH

WWW.DOTPALMS.COM

It's time to buy or sell in Paradise: Call me Today!

Charly Farritor • (520) 271-5518 RE/MAX All Keys Real Estate, Marathon

LEARN HOW TO DANCE Ballroom & Latin Dance Private & Group Lessons First Lesson Free!

Theo & Ganine’s DANCE CENTER 305-766-3428 Gulfside Village #40

Gift Certificates Available

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Saturday, January 28, 2017 • 6 - 10pm

Key Colony Beach Marble Hall

TICKET CONTACT Joy Wilson at 305-393-0379 Limited tickets available at the door

(City Hall)